Which of the following is NOT considered equipment failure?

• A. Slipping on chalk.
• B. Unfastening of bandages / handgrips.
• C. Loss / partial loss of footwear.
• D. Incorrect bar setting.

Answer: (A)

Equipment failure refers to defects or malfunctions in the apparatus or its safety gear that could compromise safety or performance. Slipping on chalk isn’t a defect in the equipment itself; chalk is a grip aid and any slip due to chalk reflects grip condition or technique, not a broken or incorrectly set piece of equipment. The other scenarios involve actual equipment problems: bandages or handgrips coming unfastened, footwear coming off, or the bar being set incorrectly. These are true equipment issues that affect the apparatus or its use. So slipping on chalk is not considered equipment failure.